Sunday, March 27, 2011

Life Under Gaddafi Put On Display After Libyan Women's Rape Claims



After Libyan Woman’s Rape Claims, Methods Of Gaddafi Government Put On Display -- Washington Post

TRIPOLI, LIBYA — A woman provided journalists with a glimpse into the methods of the Libyan government Saturday when she was dragged from their hotel by security guards and government minders seeking to stop her from telling her story of abuse.

The drama began when the clearly distressed woman ventured into the five-star Rixos Hotel, where members of the foreign media are staying, and burst into the breakfast room, shouting that she had been detained and raped by militiamen loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.

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More News On Libyan Women's Rape Claims

Woman's rape claim opens rare window into regime -- Independent
Libya: Woman allegedly raped by militia has been freed, says regime -- The Guardian
Government: Libyan woman who alleged rape to journalists released -- CNN
Libya: Woman claiming rape is free -- Chicago Sun Times
Libyan woman tells journalists in Tripoli that regime's men raped and tortured her -- The Telegraph
I witnessed the terror of Gaddafi's regime firsthand -- Mirror.co.uk
Libyan woman bursts into hotel to tell her story of rape -- CNN
Bruised and bloodied, Libyan woman bursts in on journalists to tell of her ordeal -- L.A. Times
Libyan woman tells of abuse -- Al Jazeera
Fight as Libyan woman dragged from press by Gaddafi forces -- The Telegraph
Libyan Woman’s Story Of Rape Called “Fantasies” -- Forbes

My Comment: I suspect that her case is not an isolated one.

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